Second educational train tours Georgia stopping at towns
The State Agricultural College launches its second educational train on the Southern line, reaching Commerce, Cornelia, Bowersville, Lavonia, and later Brunswick. The seven-car exhibit includes prize stock, lab exhibits, machinery, and lectures by Dr. Andrew M. Soule and state officials drawing large crowds and praise for railroad support.
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Commerce
State Agricultural College
Athens
Southern Railway
Commere
State College
Cornelia
Bowersville
Lavonia
Brunswick
Jackson
Banks
Madison
Franklin
Habersham
Stephens
Hart
Palace
Commerce Brass Band
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
T. G. Hudson
M. L. Brittian
E. Cabaniss
Georgia
Farmers’ Union
Soule
Cabaniss
Georgia Farmer
O. J. Stevens
Land and Industrial Department
The
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Macon
Jno
Governor Northern Endorses Black Mammy Memorial Institute
Governor W J Northern expresses wholehearted approval of the Black Mammy Memorial Institute as a respectful tribute to antebellum Mamies and a training school for young African Americans. He argues cooperation between races will foster peaceful relations and economic opportunity, urging southern white generosity to support the institution.
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Farmer
W. J. Northern
Commonwealth
South
Brooks Brothers Notice to Customers
Local merchants urge payment after a loss to raise funds. They ask customers to settle immediately and offer to call via telephone 915 or 584 to arrange collection so the shop can reopen as early as possible.
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Brooks Brothers
Woodmen Camp 292 Meeting Urgently Called Tonight
Geo. B. Davis Camp 292 members are urged to attend tonight for logs to trim and other business. John Mappin, clerk.
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Geo. B. Davis Camp
John Mappin
Masonic Convocation Called in Keystone Chapter No 1
Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons calls a Wednesday convocation at 8 o clock to confer the Mark Master Degree. All qualified Companions invited. A. J. Carter H P Fred T. Moon, Secy. Also advertisement for Royal Scarlet coffee: 3 pounds for $1.00, Arnold & Abney sole Athens agents.
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Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
A. J. Carter
H. P. Fred T. Moon
See’y
Arnold & Abney
Athens
Georgia Senator Terrell Ill in Washington Amid Reports of Paralysis
Washington February 7 Senator Terrell of Georgia remained seriously ill with reports suggesting paralysis after an initial attack of acute indigestion. Dr. George Ruffin said he is progressing fairly well while relatives arrived in Washington. Representative William M. Howard of the Eighth District is hospitalized with influenza but not in serious condition.
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Washington
Terrell
George Ruffin
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Senate
H. W. Terrell
LaGrange
Render Terrell
Greenville
William M. Howard
Georgia
George Washington Hospital
Howard
Smallest Thief On Record Caught In Athens Wee Hours
Eight year old Willie Arnold, described as the smallest thief on record, was found at three in the morning riding a small bicycle in Athens. He dodged from home since Saturday, claimed his mother bought the wheel in town, and offered several unlikely tales to police. The wheel belonged to Dr. Galloway’s boy, though the boy could not explain how he came to be riding miles from home.
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Athens
Willie Arnold
Dr. Gallo
Dr. Galloway
Athens likely to host State Agricultural Society meetings
Col. C. M. Snelling departs for Macon to attend a directors meeting of the State Agricultural Society. The decision may name Athens as the society's permanent home for annual gatherings, a move urged by the mayor, council, and Chamber of Commerce. Snelling serves as vice president and has long supported the organization. If adopted, Athens will attract hundreds of prominent Georgians, farmers, and business leaders each year, boosting the city.
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Col. C. M. Snelling
Macon
State Agricultural Society
Athens
Col. Snelling
Chamber of Commerce
Children’s Day at Lyric Offers Nickel Coupon
Today is children’s day at the Lyric with vaudeville and a good picture. a nickel coupon admits any child under twelve to the Lyric vaudeville and picture show this afternoon. Without the coupon the admission is ten cents.
Fox River Butter 35c Fresh Daily
Advertisement notes Fox River Butter priced 35 cents per unit fresh daily from Inold and Abney.
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Fox River
Inold & Abney
Opticians Eye Athens as 1912 Convention Host
The Georgia State Optical Association may meet in Athens for the 1912 convention. Dr J J Pendley of Athens, a former vice president, returned from Augusta where the meeting was held and urges bringing the gathering to this city. Executive committee to select the site soon after year start. new vice president Dr J M Schwab of Savannah will lobby for Athens. Officers elected include President H J Godin of Augusta and I M Schwab of Savannah as first vice president. Executive committee members named: B B Bostwick Savannah P M Whitman Augusta J L Pendley Athens and M B Clason Columbus.
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Georgia State Optical Association
Athens
J. J. Pendley
Augusta
Pendley
J. M. Schwab
Savannah
H. J. Godin
I. M. Schwab
W. R. Wilson
Douglass
J. H. Spratling
Macon
B. B. Bostwick
P. M. Whitman
Mr C C Dean Reported Still Very Ill in Washington Street Room
The friends of Mr C C Dean known as Major Dean regret to report he remains seriously ill in his Washington street room. It is hoped he will soon show signs of improvement.
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C. C. Dean
Major Dean
Washington Street
Georgia High Schools See Progress and Chamber Plans
Prof Stewart of the University of Georgia reports Georgia school progress including Palmetto’s accredited Group II high school and Sendra’s shift to public status. Athens Chamber plans improvements, new schedules for rail lines, and an annual banquet, with committees listed for Education and many other sectors.
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Stewart
University of Georgia
Georgia
Palmetto
Sendra
Better a four year high school for Carroll county
The speaker argues for a standard four year high school in towns like Carrollton, noting 10th grade pupils lack freshmen readiness and that one extra year at modest cost benefits many who cannot go to college. He cites agriculture-education impact in Carroll county and urges local white school tax to fund extended secondary education.
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Carrollton
Carroll County
Bowden
Mr. Melson
Bartow
Millen
Jenkins County
Palmers
Daniels
Burke
L.O. Benton
Monticello
Businessmen urged to back school improvements
Officials urged support for school improvements noting banks thrive where schools are strong and land values rise with better education. The speaker cited examples to prove that good free schools attract the best class of citizens and boost community business.
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iJis
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Elberton
GOV. Northen
Black Mammy Memoriel Institute
Eighth
LYRIC
Opticians
Georgia State Association
W. F. Dorsey
Dorsey
Prof, Stewart
Chamber of Emmerce
Atlanta
Arive
Here
Rapport
E. J. Bondurant
C. B. Griffith
A. Cc. Erwin
John D. Moss
C. M. Snelling
T. H. Nickerson
J. ¥. Carthers
John D. Mell
E. H. Youngkin
D. G. Bickers
T. W. Reed
J. E. Gardner
A. H. Davison
John White Morton
New Enterprises
Harry Hodgson
J. H. Dozier
J. W. Barnett
M. G. Michael
J. J. Wilkins
H. Hulme
J. W. Webb
I. T. Kilpatrick
Hamilton McWhorter
G. G. Bond
D. P. Haselton
H. J. Rowe
O. H. Johnson
A. M. Soule
A. Rhodes
E. H. Dorsey
Howell Erwin
W. T. Bryan
A. M. Dobbs
J. J. Strickland
H. H. Linton
J. E. Talmadge, Jr
Cm. Snelling
Riculture
C. N. Hodgson
W. A. Mallory
T. J. Shackelford
J. A. Darwin
John T. Anderson
G. H. Hulme
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